What does it actually look like to carry grief for years or even decades?
In this episode, we’re talking about what long-term grief really feels like and how to support someone who’s still living with it. Charlotte shares her experience of losing her mom at 10, but this conversation is packed with universal insights, reminders, and tools you can use to show up better for the people you love.
In this episode we dive into:
💜 How grief resurfaces years (even decades) later
💬 Common phrases that can hurt and what to say instead
🤝 Practical ways to support a grieving friend or loved one
🌸 Simple, meaningful ways to honor someone you’ve lost
Whether you’re grieving yourself or just want to be a better friend, this episode is here to help you show up with more compassion and confidence.
🔔 Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood grief and parental loss.
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